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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,316.40, 12,474.60 and 3,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,316.40, 12,474.60 and 3,942.40 is: 5,913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,316.40 : 12,474.60 = 3,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,316.40/12,474.60 = 3,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,316.40x = 12,474.60 × 3,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,316.40x = 49,179,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,179,863.04/8,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.60

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